Utricularia olivacea - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
olivacea
ID:
418069
Status:
valid
Authors:
C.Wright ex Griseb.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1866
Citation Micro:
Cat. Pl. Cub. : 161 (1866)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000417401
Common Names
- Utricularia olivacea
- Olivacea Utricularia
- Olivacea's Utricularia
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Utricularia olivacea (also called Olive Bladderwort, among many other common names) is an aquatic carnivorous plant native to the United States, Mexico, Central America, and the Caribbean. It is found in shallow water, wet soil, and other wet habitats. It has small, yellow-green flowers and small, olive-shaped, bladder-like leaves.
Uses & Benefits
Utricularia olivacea is a carnivorous plant that is used to decorate aquariums and ponds. It can also be used to help control mosquito larvae in water bodies.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Utricularia olivacea are small and white, with a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Utricularia olivacea is an aquatic perennial plant that is native to North America. It is easy to propagate by division or by seed. It prefers moist, acidic soils and full to partial sun. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.
Where to Find Utricularia olivacea
Utricularia olivacea can be found in South America.
Utricularia olivacea FAQ
What is the scientific name of Utricularia olivacea?
Utricularia olivacea
What is the common name of Utricularia olivacea?
Olive Bladderwort
What is the natural habitat of Utricularia olivacea?
Freshwater marshes, ponds, and streams
Species in the Utricularia genus
Utricularia foliosa, Utricularia fimbriata, Utricularia firmula, Utricularia furcellata, Utricularia garrettii, Utricularia gibba, Utricularia chiribiquetensis, Utricularia erectiflora, Utricularia juncea, Utricularia malabarica, Utricularia macrorhiza, Utricularia lloydii, Utricularia longiciliata, Utricularia livida, Utricularia heterochroma, Utricularia hispida, Utricularia guyanensis, Utricularia janarthanamii, Utricularia jamesoniana, Utricularia jackii, Utricularia intermedia, Utricularia inflexa, Utricularia humboldtii, Utricularia hydrocarpa, Utricularia huntii, Utricularia bisquamata, Utricularia benjaminiana, Utricularia campbelliana, Utricularia calycifida, Utricularia bracteata, Utricularia breviscapa, Utricularia buntingiana, Utricularia bremii, Utricularia adpressa, Utricularia alpina, Utricularia beaugleholei, Utricularia australis, Utricularia aureomaculata, Utricularia amethystina, Utricularia aurea, Utricularia arenaria, Utricularia andongensis, Utricularia appendiculata, Utricularia cucullata, Utricularia cornuta, Utricularia cymbantha, Utricularia naviculata, Utricularia nana, Utricularia naikii, Utricularia myriocista,
Species in the Lentibulariaceae family
Genlisea africana, Genlisea angolensis, Genlisea aurea, Genlisea barthlottii, Genlisea filiformis, Genlisea glabra, Genlisea glandulosissima, Genlisea guianensis, Genlisea hispidula, Genlisea lobata, Genlisea margaretae, Genlisea nigrocaulis, Genlisea oxycentron, Genlisea pallida, Genlisea pulchella, Genlisea pygmaea, Genlisea repens, Genlisea roraimensis, Genlisea sanariapoana, Genlisea stapfii, Genlisea subglabra, Genlisea uncinata, Genlisea violacea, Genlisea multiflora, Genlisea nebulicola, Genlisea oligophylla, Genlisea tuberosa, Genlisea exhibitionista, Genlisea flexuosa, Genlisea metallica, Pinguicula scullyi, Pinguicula crystallina, Pinguicula crenatiloba, Pinguicula corsica, Pinguicula casabitoana, Pinguicula caryophyllacea, Pinguicula elongata, Pinguicula fontiqueriana, Pinguicula fiorii, Pinguicula filifolia, Pinguicula dertosensis, Pinguicula algida, Pinguicula albida, Pinguicula vulgaris, Pinguicula villosa, Pinguicula spathulata, Pinguicula vallisneriifolia, Pinguicula bissei, Pinguicula benedicta, Pinguicula balcanica,
References
Charles Wright (1811-1885): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.Wright' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:260820-2: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].